maleta
maléta with stress marks
suitcase
Usage Note
Maleta is a Spanish loanword for suitcase or travel bag, used across all registers. OFWs returning from abroad are famously associated with the oversized maleta packed with pasalubong gifts for family — a deeply ingrained cultural practice.
Examples
" Nasaan ang maleta ko? "
Natural Translation
Where is my suitcase?
Literal Translation
Where the suitcase my?
" Mabigat ang maleta ko. "
Natural Translation
My suitcase is heavy.
Literal Translation
Heavy the suitcase my.
" Punong-puno ang maleta ng aking tiya ng pasalubong para sa bawat kaanak na naghihintay sa kanya sa probinsya. "
Natural Translation
My aunt's suitcase was full of homecoming gifts for every relative waiting for her in the province.
Literal Translation
Full-full the suitcase of-the my aunt of homecoming-gift for each relative waiting for her in-the province.
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